Clinical Research Coordinator - Orland Park, IL (60462)
Hours: Flexible, On-site
Pay: $30.76 - $36.05/hour
Job Summary:
The Clinical Research Coordinator will oversee the day-to-day operations of biomedical and/or social-behavioral research studies, working with multidisciplinary teams, sponsors, and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include monitoring study performance, analyzing results, and developing new protocols. The coordinator may assign tasks, supervise staff, and ensure all technical procedures meet quality standards. Additional duties include co-authoring scientific publications, coordinating grant submissions, and ensuring strict adherence to Good Clinical Practices (GCP), FDA regulations, IRB policies, and other relevant laws and guidelines.
This role is responsible for managing multiple clinical trials within the Department of Ophthalmology. Duties include patient selection, overseeing data collection and reporting, managing patient care, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and sponsor requirements. The coordinator will also serve as a resource for patients, physicians, and clinical staff.
Please Note: Travel may be required to attend investigator meetings or study conferences, which are often outside the Chicago metropolitan area. Supervisor sets objectives and deadlines.
Specific Responsibilities:
Technical:
- Lead the execution and oversight of biomedical or social science research projects.
- Ensure study activities are completed in accordance with protocols.
- Collaborate with nursing staff and the Principal Investigator (PI) to verify pre-treatment and eligibility requirements; interview participants, gather medical and social histories, determine eligibility, and obtain informed consent.
- Manage experimental tests and procedures.
- Monitor and document patient adverse events, working with nursing staff to adjust treatments as needed.
- Review medical, laboratory, and diagnostic data, notifying the PI of any abnormalities or significant changes.
- Report serious adverse events to the PI and sponsor, following up with subjects as required.
- Oversee study closeout procedures.
- Perform blood draws, EKGs, and other study-specific procedures when necessary.
Data:
- Oversee project data management, ensuring accuracy, analysis, and evaluation align with study objectives.
- Work with internal/external staff to prepare progress and final reports, including data entry into electronic capture systems and resolving study queries.
Administration:
- Collaborate with internal/external teams, sponsors, and institutions to meet project goals and deadlines.
- Advise staff on improving procedures and protocols to ensure compliance and enhance project efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal regulatory requirements and research protocols, following Department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in social or health sciences or a related field with 2 years of relevant research experience, or equivalent education/experience combination.
- Master’s degree in a related field with 1 year of relevant research experience, or equivalent education/experience combination.
- Completion of IRB CITI training prior to participant interaction; re-certification required every 3 years.
